PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Jacobs
Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today that it has been
awarded a contract from Transport
Scotland to provide multi-disciplinary consultancy services for one
of the largest road infrastructure projects in Scotland’s history.
The project involves upgrades to the A9 – a major roadway that runs from
central Scotland to the far north coast – to convert it to a divided
highway between Perth and Inverness, one of the busiest sections of the
route.
This is the second of three design contracts awarded for the project;
covering 27 miles to be dualled and 5 miles of existing dual carriageway
between the Pass of Birnam and Glen Garry. The Scottish Government
estimates the value for each of the three contracts to be $60-100
million (£40-60 million). The overall construction value for the full
110 mile-long program, of which 80 miles requires dualling, is estimated
at $5 billion (£3 billion).
Under the terms of the contract, Jacobs’ scope of services includes
engineering design; statutory procedures; procurement and construction
supervision; environmental impact assessment; data management; as well
as landowner consultation, and stakeholder and community engagement.
In making the announcement, Jacobs Group Vice President Bob Duff stated,
“We are delighted to receive this contract and are pleased to continue
our support of Transport Scotland’s goal to improve the A9’s safety and
performance. By working closely with stakeholders – particularly local
communities, businesses and the National Park – we are committed to
delivering high quality infrastructure that is built in consideration of
the surrounding landscape and that creates a positive legacy for the
future.”
Design principles for the A9 program were developed through the
preliminary engineering services commission awarded to Jacobs in
September 2012. The project encompasses key features such as crossings
over the River Tay, and roadway that runs through National Scenic Areas:
the Cairngorm National Park and the Killiecrankie Battlefield.
The overall A9 program is scheduled for completion by 2025 and is
anticipated to benefit road users, communities and businesses along the
route.
Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of
technical professional and construction services.
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Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. We do not
undertake to update any forward-looking statements made herein.
Source: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.